Welcome to the Forbidden City, a place of history, culture and mystery. While many of you are familiar with the magnificent halls like the Hall of Supreme Harmony (Taihe dian) , today we will discover some lesser-known but equally fascinating “halls”! Each of these halls has its own unique history and function, and together they…
Forbidden City, there are dozens of gates, only the ‘east, west, south and north’ four gates are the most special, they have clear rules of the passage in ancient times, if you go wrong may be dead. Today we will talk about these four gates. 1. the Meridian Gate (Wu men) Construction time: 1420 (Ming…
In recent years, the cultural and creative products of the Forbidden City in Beijing have attracted much attention worldwide, and ‘cultural and creative’ has become a popular word. So what exactly are cultural and creative products? According to UNESCO’s definition, a creative product is a product that combines cultural, artistic and commercial elements, has a…
The Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, is located in the centre of Beijing. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, it was the place where the emperors dealt with political affairs and lived. The Forbidden City not only has majestic ancient palace buildings, but also contains many ancient wisdom in palace life, heating…
On 10 October 2025, the Palace Museum (Forbidden city) celebrates its 100th anniversary. This palace, which carries the memory of Chinese civilisation for thousands of years, has gone from being a royal forbidden place in the Ming and Qing dynasties to a world-class museum, and is not only the largest and best-preserved wooden palace complex…
The Forbidden City, the world’s largest and best-preserved ancient palace complex, is a must-see attraction for everyone in Beijing. For children, the Forbidden City is a mysterious ‘labyrinth’, containing countless historical stories and cultural treasures. This parent-child play strategy will take you and your child together, open a time-travelling mystery tour of the Forbidden City!…
Beijing’s Forbidden City, a 600-year-old palace complex, is not only a treasure of Chinese culture, it is also dedicated to providing a comfortable and convenient experience for every visitor, including those with mobility impairments. Below is a detailed description of the accessible routes and facilities of the Forbidden City. Accessibility Services and Policies Accessible Route…
In 2025, the Palace Museum ( Forbidden City) will usher in the 100th anniversary of its founding. In order to celebrate this important moment, the Forbidden City, especially in the Zhai Palace, held a ‘Jade out of Kungang – Qing Dynasty Palace Hetian Jade Culture Special Exhibition’, which is not only the first exhibition in…
The Forbidden City has a total of more than 70 palaces of all sizes, what were they used for? Let’s find out! The outer court (equivalent to the modern Capitol + National Ceremonial Centre) The Hall of Supreme Harmony ( Taihe dian ) : a place for national ceremonies, such as the Emperor’s enthronement, New…
What is the Palace Museum?The Palace Museum (also known as the “Forbidden City”) is a palace complex located in the center of Beijing, is the royal palace of 24 emperors of China’s Ming and Qing dynasties, is the essence of the ancient Han Chinese palace architecture, an unparalleled architectural masterpiece, and one of the world’s…